About the wine
Exceptionally concentrated and complex drop from the most famous hillside in Sancerre
- Most probably the best known vineyards in Sancerre - this wine would definitely fit the ‘Grand Cru’ classification if it existed in this appellation.
- Monts Damnés means ‘Damned Mountains’ – so-called because of the extreme steep hills overlooking the iconic village of Chavignol next to Sancerre. The clay and limestone slopes are sooooo difficult to grow grapes on that they are nicknamed Monts Damnés!
- Thanks to the enthusiastic support of Bondholders we're able to bring you this elegant wine packed with concentrated ripe Sauvignon Blanc flavours - delicate tropical and exotic fruit flavours accompanied by bright luscious lime and grapefruit tones. If you love it, let us know and we'll invest more in the 2015 vintage!
Joost and Miguela, Winemakers
Best before
Drink now to 2020
Serving advice
Serve lightly chilled at 10-12°C. Open/Decant 1+ hours before serving
Food match
Scallops in cream sauce, crayfish or lobster
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
France
Loire Valley
Sauvignon blanc
Fruity White
12.5% ABV
75cl
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Joost and Miguela de Villebois
- Joost started his career miles from the vineyard. In fact, he was the Chairman of the Dutch Stock Exchange... But all it took was one fateful holiday to the Loire Valley for Joost's whole world to be turned upside down. Here began his love story with winemaking - he threw in his stable city job, upped-sticks and moved his whole life to the Loire to try his hand at winemaking.
- Since then, with his wife Miguela and their highly dedicated team, Joost has gone wild with the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Vintage after vintage their ultra premium range has been swept off the shelves by Angels, receiving sky scraping ratings, and turning the heads of critics.
- Now that they've cracked the code to top-drawer Loire Valley classics, their focus has turned to keeping things green and making wines that are just as kind on the planet as they are on the palate. They've introduced beehives and bat hotels to their vineyards, and put in hours of work to achieve the huge green landmark of certified sustainability!
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